This
brief history of Potsdam was written by me and given before the St.
Lawrence County Historical Association which met in the Civic Center,
Potsdam on April 14, 1951. It was accompanied by pictures shown on the
screen, so wherever the word (picture) occurs, the reader may find a
picture in the picture album of Early Potsdam in the museum.

I
have felt it unnecessary to include in this brochure many of the papers
concerning early Potsdam but they may be read at the Museum by anyone
interested.

The story of Potsdam sandstone was first given by me
at an AAUW meeting, February 28, 1953, later over WSLB radio sponsored
by St. Lawrence Historical Association and at a D.A.R. meeting.

This
brochure is in no way a complete story of early Potsdam but I hope that
it will help to interest both young and old in our heritage.